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The Shadow of the East

E. M. Hull

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The Shadow of the East

E. M. Hull

Novels, Romance

The Shadow of the East is a 1921 romance novel by British author E. M. Hull, set against the backdrop of Japan. The story follows American millionaire Jermyn Atherton and his English friend Barry Craven, who navigates a complex relationship with a Japanese girl named O Hara San. The narrative delves into themes of love, cultural clash, and the consequences of personal choices, highlighting the allure and challenges of cross-cultural romance. Hull's work contributes to the early 20th-century exploration of exotic locales in literature.

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A novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily in the exotic backdrop of Japan, following Je...

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The Shadow of the East is a 1921 romance novel by the British author Edith Maud Hull. The American edition was first pub...

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E. M. Hull was a British writer of romance novels, best known for The Sheik which became an international best seller. T...

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